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Justin McFarland

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Morning News Anchor for Fox 17 in Nashville, TN. Host of WEUP Talk Radio in Huntsville, AL.
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How Tennessee's regions nearly became separate states

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By Justin McFarland Verified
| WFLI-TV (Chattanooga, TN) Verified
Tennessee's three stars on the state flag almost became three separate states. The state flag's three stars represent West, Middle, and East Tennessee. But those regions nearly split apart in the 1840s. "We had two separate movements in Tennessee to create separate states," said Dr. Carole Busey, Metro Nashville historian. The tension started in 1843 when Nashville became the state capitol. Being the seat of government meant Nashville would get lots of new state tax dollars for city improvements.
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How Tennessee's regions nearly became separate states

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By Justin McFarland Verified
| WZTV-TV (Nashville, TN) Verified
Thu, March 26, 2026 at 5:00 AM The three grand division. (Photo: State of Tennessee) NASHVILLE, Tenn (WZTV) — Tennessee's three stars on the state flag almost became three separate states. The state flag's three stars represent West, Middle, and East Tennessee. But those regions nearly split apart in the 1840s. "We had two separate movements in Tennessee to create separate states," said Dr. Carole Busey, Metro Nashville historian. The tension started in 1843 when Nashville became the state capitol.
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Rep. Ogles calls for Nashville crime task force

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By Justin McFarland Verified
| WTVC-TV ABC (Chattanooga, TN) Verified
Wed, March 25, 2026 at 8:02 AM Updated Wed, March 25, 2026 at 8:03 AM Representative Andy Ogles has attacked immigrants in a barrage of remarks in recent days. (Photo by Heather Diehl/Getty Images) U.S Representative Andy Ogles is calling for the city of Nashville to have a crime task force very similar to one set up in Memphis. The task force in Memphis is made up of several federal agencies who works with local law enforcement to crack down on crime.
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